as in explosive
capable of catching or being set on fire
don't store oily rags and other combustible materials in a hot attic
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Recent Examples of combustible
While the cause of the explosion remains under investigation, O'Brian said the tank contained natural gas byproducts of oil drilling and held a mixture of water, a combustible liquid and brine.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Having a succession plan and promoting a positive company culture that can weather the loss of key members is essential to maintaining momentum, no matter how combustible things may get behind the scenes.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
But regardless of where the number lands, the issue has become a combustible topic as a growing number of Californians struggle with the rising cost of living.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles, on roadways or in other areas without combustible material.
—Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Having a succession plan and promoting a positive company culture that can weather the loss of key members is essential to maintaining momentum, no matter how combustible things may get behind the scenes.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
But regardless of where the number lands, the issue has become a combustible topic as a growing number of Californians struggle with the rising cost of living.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles, on roadways or in other areas without combustible material.
—Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combustible
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In that notebook, he is alleged to have written about wanting to target a CEO at a conference with a gun and expressed that such a method was preferable to other means — like a bomb or some other explosive device — so others wouldn’t be harmed.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The man claimed to have an explosive device, according to police.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to an Associated Press report, Bushnell began a livestream on Twitch before dousing himself in a flammable chemical.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The fire was reportedly extinguished by 10 a.m., but the interstate remained closed due to the trucks highly flammable cargo.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024
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And all this against an inflammable backdrop of geopolitical crises including but not limited to the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.John Leicester, Quartz, 15 Apr. 2024
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Heat also stresses old electrical systems — insulation breaks down; lubricants in relays dry out — and a not-insignificant amount of the subway’s electrical wiring dates to the 1920s and 1930s, some of it cloth-covered, inflammable, and pervious to water.Curbed, Curbed, 28 July 2023
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Nix commands respect because of his work ethic, his maturity, his performance and his fiery competitiveness.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Combustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combustible. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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